In this presentation, ShowFlipper explores the major digital art trends of 2018 which will be the most used and sought after design inputs for all industries.
2. Introduction
Digital Art, Graphic Design are here to stay
because of technological advances in how art
and art related content is being developed to
create a seamless yet powerful user and
customer experience.
As for digital art artists, these trends can be the
game changers in 2018 for their creativity.
Let us take a look at these trends:
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3. Most Sought Trends in 2018
• The “Glitch” Effect –
The corrupted image, once annoying; now is much
sought after trend.
• The “Ruined” Effect –
A damaged image is the new aesthetic in 2018
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4. Most Sought Trends in 2018, cont.
• “Color Channels” Effects –
A distorted reality through colors is most sought
after
• Double Exposure Duotone –
Overlapping or double image in monochrome
color to give ahead of time effect
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5. Most Sought Trends in 2018, cont.
• Double Light -
An effect that can be achieved with two actual
sources of light, or color channel splitting.
• Creative typography –
Simple changes to word designs
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6. Most Sought Trends in 2018, cont.
• Cropped Typography –
Erasing words but maintaining their readability
and meaning. The effect is 100% worth the
effort.
• Chaotic Typography –
Haphazard collection or positioning of words.
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7. Most Sought Trends in 2018, cont.
• Typography as Real Life Elements –
Letters turned into real life objects.
• Negative Space Designs –
Empty spaces in design which give the effect of a
shape.
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8. Most Sought Trends in 2018, cont.
• Negative Space Typography –
Modern trend is a mixture of Negative space and
Typography. Elements from the back come to
the front through the wording.
• Colorful 3D Substance –
Bright colors plus a 3D composition is an absolute
winning combo for 2018.
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9. Most Sought Trends in 2018, cont.
• One Color 3D Design –
The use of colors according to the product. Usually a single
color. The product “pops” thanks to the volume created
by the 3D techniques. It actually looks quite eye-
pleasing.
• Metallic Elements –
As an addition to bright colors, metallic elements enter the
world of graphic design to create the “Wow” effect. Often
combined with other hot trends such as 3D compositions
and creative typography, this trend brings the effect of a
real-life composition.
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10. Most Sought Trends in 2018, cont.
• Color Transitions / Gradients –
Blending of two colors seamlessly.
• Hand-Drawn Illustrations –
Custom hand-drawn illustrations are always on
the wave of popularity. Every design is a piece of
art created with a lot of talent and imagination.
This is why illustrations can never go out of
style.
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11. Most Sought Trends in 2018, cont.
• Illustrations Over Photos –
Combining photos with digital drawing. This technique
boosts the effect of the photo and brings the composition
a new edgy look.
• Paper cut Illustrations –
Paper cut illustrations recreate compositions made of
different layers of paper which means depth and specific
textures are must-have elements.
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12. Over to you…
Can you tell more trends for 2018?
Let us know on ShowFlipper Inc. website.
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